| 2009 | Ph.D., | Economics | Dissertation Title "Essays in Fiscal Policy: Computational Accuracy and Optimal Investments in Public, Private, and Human Capital". Department of Economics, College of Social Sciences and Public Policy, Florida State University. Tallahassee - Florida. |
| 2007 | MSc, | Economics | Department of Economics, College of Social Sciences and Public Policy, Florida State University. Tallahassee - Florida. |
| 1997 | MBA, | Accounting | Deaprtment of Accounting, College of Business, University of Jordan. Amman - Jordan. |
| 1993 | MA, | Economics | Thesis Title "The Effect of Advertising Expenditures on the Structure and Performance of Firms in Jordan". Department of Economics, Faculty of Economics and Administrative Sciences, Yarmouk University. Irbid - Jordan. |
| 1989 | BA, | Economics | Department of Economics, Faculty of Economics and Administrative Sciences, Yarmouk University. Irbid - Jordan. |
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Macroeconomics, Financial Economics, Econometrics, Energy Economics
Teaching Experience
| 2008-2009 | Mentor: |
Cultural Economics (Dr. Milton Marquis) and
Finance and Banking (Dr. Tina Carter). Department of Economics,
Florida State University
|
| 2006 | Teaching Assistant: |
Principles of Microeconomics and Principles
of Macroeconomics. Department of Economics,
Florida State University |
| 1993 | Instructor: |
Taught Economic Development at a community
college in Jordan. Andalus College - Amman. |
| 1992-1993 | Teaching and Research Assistant: |
Principles of Microeconomics and Principles
of Macroeconomics. Department of Economics,
Yarmouk University, Irbid - Jordan |
Research Experience
| 2006- | Research
Associate: |
The Center for Economic Forecasting
and Analysis, Florida State University |
| 2003-2005 | Economist: |
Research Department, Central Bank of Jordan |
| 1996-2003 | Internal Auditor: |
Internal Audit and Organization Department,
Central Bank of Jordan |
| 1994-1996 | Economic Researcher: |
Research Department, Central Bank of Jordan |
| 2007- | FSU Golden
Key International Honor Society, Florida State University. |
| 1986-1989 | Dean's honor list for undergraduate students
in Economics. Department of Economics, Yarmouk University, Irbid-Jordan. |
| 1986-1989 | Grant for distinguished first-year economics
major students. Social Security Corporation, Amman - Jordan. |
| 2008: | Program for Instruction Excellence |
The Center for Assessment and
Testing, Florida State University. |
| 2005 | Euro Mediterranean Partnership |
European Union, Brussels-Belgium. |
| 2005 | Managing Exchange Rate Crisis |
Arab Planning Institute, Kuwait City - Kuwait. |
| 2004 | Economic Indicators |
Arab Monetary Fund, Abu Dhabi - United Arab
Emirates |
| 1997 | External Sector Policies | International Monetary Fund, Washington - District Of Columbia. |
Awarded
| 2009 | $10,754 |
National High Magnetic Field Laboratory - Florida
State University. 2008-2009 Economic Impact Assessment (Dollar
and Sense Report)
|
| 2009 | $10,000 |
Goliath Grouper Study A Survey Analysis of
Dive Shop and Charter Boat Operators in Florida. In partnership
with Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission. |
| 2008 | $5,000 |
The Tallahassee Economic, Quality of Life
and Investment Climate. The Tallahassee - Leon County Economic
Development Council. |
| 2008 | $41,686 |
Database of International Economic Development
Council's of the sixteen county area of Florida's Great Northwest
(FGNW). |
| 2007 | $4,795 |
Marketing and Economic Study of CNS Services
in Cairo, Georgia. Community Network Services, Cairo - GA. |
| 2006 | $45,000 |
Coastal Training Programs of Florida Needs
Assessment Report. (A Report funded in part by the Florida Department
of Environmental Protection, Florida Coastal Management Program,
pursuant to National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration Award
Number NA05NOS4191074) |
Grant Applications
| 2009 | $149,800 |
Taxpayer Return on Investment in Florida Public Libraries. |
| 2009 | $78,8000 |
FGNW Targeted Industries Sub-Cluster Analysis. |
| 2009 | $76,000 |
Analytical Services Relating to Property Taxation, Proposal to the Florida Legislature - Office of Demographic Research. |